Beauty Product Reviews | Page 3

Really good foundation

This is a really, really good product. Not quite HG status for me, but pretty darn close. I have mature, sensitive, dry, extremely dehydrated skin. This base doesn't exacerbate my dryness, or irritate my skin in any way. This thick base applies and blends beautifully. Can be sheered out or built up to full coverage. It doesn't look or feel heavy or cakey. It has a lovely natural to slightly dewey finish. Over primer it lasts for about 10 hours before starting to break down. It doesn't highlight pores, but does magnify texture, cling to dry patches, and settle into lines somewhat, although much less than most. Although I do 'think rely on this as my sole sun protection, I love that it has an SPF of 50+ from titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. I also love the packaging; nothing fancy, but very practical to keep the ingredients protected from light and air, and great for travel. I highly recommend you give it a try.

Brilliant setting powder

RCMA No Color Powder is a staple in my kit. It's light, very finely milled, and doesn'the in any way alter the look of makeup. It never looks cakey or heavy. It undectably sets makeup beautifully. You'll never find a better setting powder at such fantastic price point.

Very nice

I admit I was expecting really great things from a foundation calling itself "Miracle". Well, it's not a miracle foundation by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a very nice, medium, buildable foundation. It is thick, almost moussey. It blends easily. It can be sheered out or built up, depending upon your preference. The shade range is impressive. I have mature, dry, sensitive, extremely dehydrated skin. This foundation does cling to dry patches, magnifying any texture on the skin. I didn't find it to be at all hydrating, nor was it drying. It has a natural to slightly dewy finish and doesn't appear cakey or heavy. It does tend to settle into lines, but this can be remedied with a light dusting of powder (I like the IT Cosmetics' Bye Bye Pores or the RCMA No Colour setting powders). Over a primer it lasted for about 9 hours before it started to break down. I'd give it a B. Not HG for me (or likely for anyone over 45 with dry skin), but still a nice product.

Really nice product

Although this hasn't made it to HG status for me, it is a very good, medium to full coverage foundation. I recommend ordering a shade lighter than you think you are. I'm an NC30 - 35 in MAC, and Light is the best match for me. Medium was definitely a tad dark. I love the pump tube, and 1 pump is plenty for my entire face and neck. To achieve fuller coverage I recommend applying it with a flat top kabuki brush. For medium coverage a Beauty Blender is ideal. I have very dry skin, but I still need to set it with powder. It does crease under the eyes, and settles into lines and wrinkles somewhat. I don't find it particularly hydrating, as it claims. I do love the all mineral SPF. It doesn'the seem to flash back in photos. It wears well for about 7 hours before gradually wearing away. I do like it, but there are a couple of foundations I like better, although they don't provide the SPF, so I'm not sure whether or not I'll repurchase.

Nice, silky setting powder

I ran out of setting powder, and since RCMA has been out of stock, I purchased this based on the reviews. It's colorless, and silky. It does blur pores fairly well. I find it looks dry and crepey under my eyes, and sticks to dry areas, accentuating them. It's an okay setting get powder, but nothing exceptional for the price. Might work better for more combo to oily skin, but not great on dry skin like mine.

Darker than anticipated, but GORGEOUS

Androgyny was deeper than it appeared on my monitor, but it's still a great colour. It's a deep take on nude and goes with everything. It lasts for about 5 hours without cracking or flaking off like so many other long wear liquid lipsticks. It wears off nicely, just in the centre of the lips. As expected, it doesn't last through a meal. The only reason I gave it 4/5 stars is because it's somewhat drying. That being said, it's very comfortable to wear, for the most part. Definitely not nearly as drying as other, similar products I've tried. Androgyny has become a staple part of my business wardrobe, and I'must looking forward to receiving/trying Scorpio and Redrum.

Gloopy, Gloppy, Sticky

I love the packaging, but really did not like anything about the product. It's so incredibly thick and sticky and it clumps like nothing else. Because of the gloopy texture going on, and the terrible clumping, I can't say it volumized or lengthened my lashes. I returned it after 5 uses.

Just "OK"

This is quite a "heavy" liquid foundation. It's full coverage. I'm not a fan of "heavy" products and my skin doesn't require this amount of coverage. It came in my "What's your makeup done for you lately?" kit. Definitely much too heavy and full coverage for me for summer, but I'll try to use it more often now that winter's here. It is hydrating, and it does last all day on me.

My second favourite bronzer - ever

This is a really lovely, oil-free, fragrance-free, creamy powder bronzer. It's got great pigmentation, lasts all day, blends like a dream. I love that it's matte, because I don't want shimmer in my bronzers. Definitely will keep repurchasing.

I didn't expect to like this

I received this in my "What has your makeup done for you lately?" kit. I really didn't expect to like it at all. To my surprise, it's a very light, hydrating, healing oil. I've mixed Maracuja Oil with some Lavender and Geranium essential oils and some Aloe Gel for a fantastic post-microdermabrasion rejuvinator and was super impressed. I've used it to remove makeup, as well. It's really pricey, but a little goes a long way. Not sure if I'll purchase a full-size once my little rollerball is done, but even if I don't, I do like using it.